Liverpool are expected to hand opportunities to some of their young guns in this weekend's FA Cup clash with Plymouth.

Manager Jurgen Klopp has shown faith in the youth team stars in cup competitions previously and he is expected to continue the trend at Anfield this weekend.

Hugh McAuley, a former youth team coach at Liverpool, says that it is the perfect opportunity for the young talents to show what they are made of.

“This time it’s an FA Cup game, with all the ingredients the cup brings to Anfield with the atmosphere," he told Liverpoolfc.com. "It’s a different atmosphere for those young players who hopefully will get a game.

Klopp could deploy some young talent in the FA Cup game with Plymouth (Image: Ian Horrocks)

“But they’ve already played and showed their potential, showed their skill, so they should feel a bit more comfortable now if they’re involved in the game on Sunday.

“The supporters will be right behind them like they were in the previous couple of games where they showed their skills off and what a great opportunity, what a great moment, for them to take that personal responsibility for doing well and staking a claim for future games and appearances in Liverpool’s first team."

Here are five names that could feature for Liverpool this weekend...

Ben Woodburn

Woodburn hit the headlines with his goal against Leeds earlier this season (Image: Liverpool FC via Getty Images)

Woodburn hit the headlines earlier this season when he became the Reds' youngest ever goalscorer with a strike against Leeds in the EFL Cup quarter-final.

The 17-year-old has been in and around the first-team squad throughout most of the season and could be given an elusive start in the game against Plymouth.

He has been patient for opportunities since his goal against Leeds and the FA Cup could be the perfect place for his talents to be shown off next.

Ovie Ejaria

Ejaria has consistently been in Klopp's thinking this season (Image: John Powell)

It has been a promising season for Ejaria, as he has broken into the first-team ranks.

The 19-year-old was handed his debut first-team appearance in the EFL Cup win over Derby earlier this season, then his first start in the next round against Tottenham.

He has even since appeared in the Premier League, coming on as a second half substitute against Watford, proving manager Klopp's faith in his ability.

Trent Alexander-Arnold

Klopp could turn to Alexander-Arnold (Image: Liverpool FC via Getty)

Similar to Ejaria, local lad Alexander-Arnold has broken into first-team contention during this season.

He has been in Premier League squads this campaign and eventually made his full debut in the EFL Cup win over Tottenham.

Alexander-Arnold can play either in the centre of midfield or at right-back, making him a useful utility man for Klopp should he want to use him.

Marko Grujic

Grujic has struggled for opportunities this season (Image: Getty)

Despite only being 20 years old, Grujic was bought to be in first-team contention.

The towering midfielder has, however, been forced to wait for opportunities, having only made two substitute appearances in the Premier League so far this season.

Grujic was deployed in the EFL Cup ties against Derby and Tottenham and it wouldn't be surprising to see him feature against Plymouth.

Jack Dunn

Dunn (right) might have netted a hat-trick at the right time (Image: Nick Taylor/Liverpool FC)

Talk about timing.

Dunn would probably have not have been in with a shot of playing with the first-team, but his outstanding display for the Under-23s on Wednesday night could secure him a surprise call-up.

He netted a hat-trick in the game at Bangor City in front of over 2,000 - his second three-goal haul this season - and it came after coming off the bench.

Dunn, 22, recently returned back to the Reds from a loan at Morecambe and has already thrust himself into Klopp's thinking with his quick-fire treble.